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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-184-005
This file contains copies, drafts, and memoranda regarding correspondence between Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev and President John F. Kennedy on Laos, Cuba, nuclear weapons, and a nuclear test ban treaty.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-184-002
This file contains Department of State telegrams, press releases, copies, and drafts of correspondence between Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev and President John F. Kennedy on the buildup of Soviet missiles and military equipment in Cuba, and the dismantling of the missile bases by the Soviet Union. Also included is a report by the Foreign Broadcast Information Service titled, "Foreign Radio and Press Reaction to Khrushchev's 28 October Letter on Dismantling Cuban Missile Bases."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-183-001
This folder contains correspondence between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Topics include relations between the United States and Soviet Union, Berlin and German unification, disarmament, nuclear testing, Laos, space flights, and the Bay of Pigs invasion. Also included in this folder are letters from Premier Khrushchev to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and John J. McCloy, Advisor to President Kennedy on Disarmament. This folder contains some Russian-language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-170-004
This file contains memoranda and Department of State telegrams regarding relations between the United States and Great Britain, including negotiations for aviation routes to the Caribbean, Berlin, and a summary of a conversation on various topics between President John F. Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Also included are copies of correspondence between President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan, and a birthday message from the President to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-169-008
This file contains Department of State memoranda and telegrams regarding relations between the United States and Arab nations. Also included is correspondence between President John F. Kennedy and President of the United Arab Republic (UAR) Gamal Abdel Nasser discussing U.S. aid to the Middle East and foreign policy towards Israel and Palestine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-064-014
This file contains the text of correspondence between United Nations (UN) Secretary General U Thant, President John F. Kennedy, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-047-005
This file contains correspondence between President John F. Kennedy, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, United Nations Acting Secretary General U Thant, and Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. This file contains some Spanish-language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-026-009
This folder contains telegrams from the Department of State and drafts of correspondence between President John F. Kennedy and President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek. Topics include the representation of China (Peoples Republic) in the United Nations (UN), the Republic of China’s opposition to representation of Outer Mongolia in the UN, relations between the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China, and relations between the United States and the Republic of China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-014
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 135 (NSAM 135) titled, "British Guiana," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-012
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 133 (NSAM 133) titled, "Ryukyus Action Program," to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and Director of the Bureau of the Budget David Bell from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-335-011
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 132 (NSAM 132) titled, "Support of Local Police Forces for Internal Security and Counter-Insurgency Purposes," to Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-334-002
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 130 (NSAM 130) titled, "Terms of AID Development Loans," to Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a memorandum from Hamilton to the President discussing the results of a reappraisal of the AID loan policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-018
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 126 (NSAM 126) titled, “Review of Principles and Policies Guiding the Stockpiling of Strategic Materials,” to Edward McDermott, Acting Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a report on policies and guidelines for the stockpiling of materials and memoranda from various agencies regarding the report.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-017
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 125 (NSAM 125) titled, “Pakistan Consortium,” to Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-333-016
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 124 (NSAM 124) titled, “Establishment of the Special Group (Counter-Insurgency),” from President John F. Kennedy to Secretary of State Dean Rusk; Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara; Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; General Lyman Lemnitzer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Director of Central Intelligence John McCone; Fowler Hamilton, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID); Edward R. Murrow, Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA); and General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-332-019
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 117 (NSAM 117) titled, “Contingency Planning on Berlin,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-332-015
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 113 (NSAM 113) titled, “Further Instructions - Atmospheric Testing Policy,” to Glenn T. Seaborg, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a copy of a letter from President Kennedy to British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan regarding atmospheric tests.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-010
This folder contains an agenda and a Record of Actions, including attendees, for the 483rd meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics include the threat of communism and United States policy towards Cuba, Iran, Korea, Dominican Republic, Haiti, British Guiana, and Southeast Asia. Of note are handwritten notes by President John F. Kennedy.
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JFKNSF-439-003
This folder contains material regarding Nepalese relations with India; memoranda of conversations between various officials of the United States and Nepal; a request for U.S. military and economic assistance; and a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Tulsi Giri, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Nepal. Also included in this folder are copies of correspondence between President Kennedy and King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-341-003
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 243 (NSAM 243) titled, “Survey Mission for the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk; Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara; Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Anthony J. Celebrezze; the High Commissioner of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Maurice W. Goding; Director of the Peace Corps R. Sargent Shriver; Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID) David Bell; and the Governor of Guam Manuel F.L. Guerrero from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a report in response to NSAM 243.
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JFKNSF-341-002
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 242 (NSAM 242) titled, “Australian Procurement of French Mirage Aircraft and Possible Future Military Purchases by Australia from the United States,” to Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-027
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 239 (NSAM 239) titled, “U.S. Disarmament Proposals,” to Director of the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) William C. Foster and the Committee of Principals from President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a response to NSAM 239 by the ACDA titled, “A Gradual Approach to Arms Control and Disarmament.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-023
This file contains copies of National Security Action Memoranda number 235 (NSAM 235) titled, “Large-Scale Scientific or Technological Experiments with Possible Adverse Environmental Effects,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk; Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara; Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall; Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges; Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Anthony J. Celebrezze; Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Glenn T. Seaborg; Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James E. Webb; Director of the National Science Foundation Alan Tower Waterman; Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy; and Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Jerome B. Wiesner from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-017
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 229 (NSAM 229) titled, “Pacific Trust Territories,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk; Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara; Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall; and Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Anthony J. Celebrezze from President John F. Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-340-014
This file contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number 228 (NSAM 228) titled, “Review of Iranian Situation,” to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID) David Bell, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone from President John F. Kennedy.